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BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund has praised the rapid transformation of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Sports Complex ahead of the World Championships. The venue faced criticism during the India Open earlier this year, but participating players have now provided overwhelmingly positive feedback

Hollywood star Tom Hanks is in talks to star in Warner Bros’ film adaptation of Allen Levi’s bestselling novel Theo of Golden. Hanks will also produce the project alongside Gil Netter and Gary Goetzman, with Levi serving as executive producer

A 27-year-old recently married man drowned while venturing into a lake to harvest lotus flowers at Bujaranpally in Pedda Shankarampet mandal on Thursday. Locals alerted police and fire department officials, who retrieved his body hours later.

The Telangana Congress decision to serve a showcause notice on Forest Minister Konda Surekha over her daughter Konda Sushmitha’s remarks against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered dissent, with party leaders questioning the disciplinary process and alleging discrimination.

Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to continue the freeze on Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state, citing concerns over delimitation and political representation. The state also said the Cauvery dispute was not discussed at the meeting

Former MLA Gongidi Sunitha has demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging failure to maintain law and order and ensure women’s safety. She also sought a probe into Rupa Reddy’s murder and stronger action against drugs, alcohol and crimes.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has extended support to the statewide agitation by polytechnic students against GO MS No 97. He demanded that the Congress government withdraw the order and criticised alleged police action against students during peaceful protests.

The Andaman and Nicobar administration has withdrawn its Expression of Interest for a private sector-led green AI or data centre in Great Nicobar or Little Andaman. The administration cited administrative reasons for withdrawing the EoI issued earlier this month.

The Delhi High Court has said a live-in relationship between consenting adults is akin to marriage and that parents or friends cannot interfere with their choice. The court granted police protection to a couple allegedly facing threats from the woman’s family

AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana intensified their 17-day protest by storming the Commissionerate office in Secunderabad. Nearly 100 medicos sought talks with senior officials, demanding higher stipends and highlighting the disparity with Allopathy and other States.

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee to consider a complaint seeking removal of allegedly inflammatory and derogatory YouTube videos targeting Shirdi Sai Baba. The court also sought responses from MeitY, GAC and Google LLC.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract through 2030, ending speculation over a potential move to a rival team. The 28-year-old has yet to win this season but remains committed to Red Bull’s future

Maharashtra RTOs have launched a statewide drive to test the working knowledge of Marathi among taxi and autorickshaw drivers. Those unable to answer a 16-question test satisfactorily will receive one-month notices and face badge suspension if they fail again.

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan raised the Mullaperiyar dam issue at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, offering Tamil Nadu its full water share from a proposed new dam. He also sought cooperation on healthcare, infrastructure, security and environmental concerns

The Department of Telecommunications has directed telecom companies to strictly enforce the nine-SIM limit for individual subscribers from August 24. Customers will have to declare existing mobile connections, while the Digital Intelligence Platform will help telcos identify subscribers crossing the limit.

Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Its NFO opens on August 21 and closes September 4, with the fund set to reopen for continuous transactions on September 11.

A bank employee allegedly shot dead his wife outside an ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow before killing his sister and himself. Police said marital discord was reported between the accused and his wife, while investigations and forensic examination were underway.

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called the IPL generation’s ability to seamlessly transition from T20 cricket to Tests a “mystery”. Comparing the shift to pop singers attempting classical ragas, he praised modern players’ adaptability, technique and concentration

The rupee gained 3 paise to settle at 95.70 against the US dollar on Thursday as support from a weaker dollar was offset by elevated crude oil prices. Brent crude rose 2.22 per cent to USD 93.65 per barrel

India all-rounder Riyan Parag has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo inspired his passion for Manchester United. Parag also backed Chelsea’s Cole Palmer to excel this season and believes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could adapt well to cricket if given the chance

India’s passenger EV market surged 102 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2026, far outpacing overall passenger vehicle growth of 26 per cent, a CMR report said. SUVs, connected vehicles, digital features and rising fuel costs drove the broader shift towards electrification

The ICC appeals panel has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after overturning its ‘Unsatisfactory’ pitch rating for the Pakistan-Australia ODI. The panel found no excessive unevenness or spin, leaving the venue with zero demerit points

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the new one-way traffic system around KBR Park on Thursday, riding a motorcycle in plain clothes. He reviewed traffic flow, interacted with personnel and said movement had improved after initial confusion among motorists.

The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13